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Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine
Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy is the sixth President of Ukraine (since May 20, 2019). Prior to this, he worked as an actor, comedian, showman, producer, and screenwriter. From 2010 to 2012, he worked as the general producer of the Inter TV channel. He was born in 1978 in Kryvyi Rih. He received his higher education at the Kryvyi Rih Economic Institute, earning a bachelor's degree in law. He began his career as the captain of the comedy team "95th Quarter". His political career began in 2019 with the support of the "Servant of the People" party. In the presidential elections of the same year, he won with 73.22% of the vote. In 2022, he was named "Person of the Year" by Time magazine.
1997
Created and headed the KVN (Club of the Funny and Inventive People) team "Kvartal 95," which later transformed into the studio of the same name
2015
Played the main role in the television series "Servant of the People," where his character became the President of Ukraine
2019
Won a convincing victory in the presidential elections, gaining 73% of the votes
2019
Dissolved parliament and initiated early parliamentary elections, where his party won a majority
2019
Restored Ukrainian citizenship to Mikheil Saakashvili
2020
Achieved some progress in the fight against corruption in Ukraine
2022
Remained in Kyiv at the beginning of the full-scale invasion, refusing evacuation
2022
United Ukrainian society and mobilized international support to defend Ukraine
2022
Made a visit to the United States to secure support and assistance
2022
Was named Person of the Year by Time magazine
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Ukraine will consider participating in a peace summit organized by Beijing-diplomat

According to the Ukrainian ambassador to Singapore, Kiev will consider participating in a Beijing-led peace summit with the participation of both warring parties, if the negotiations are based on "the rules and principles enshrined in the Charter (and) UN international law.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 03:26 PM • 24125 views
Canada allocates 1 15 million to complete Holodomor Museum

Canada has allocated 15 million Canadian dollars to complete the second stage of construction of the National Holodomor-Genocide Museum in Kiev, Ukraine.

Society • June 20, 03:17 PM • 15238 views
Kuleba urged partners to follow Romania's example with Patriot

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on partners to follow the example of Romania, which handed over the Patriot system to Ukraine in order to defeat Russian terror together.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 02:58 PM • 21122 views
The ball is on Zelensky's field. President may veto Getmantsev's bill on the "White Business Club"

In order for the law on the "White Business Club" to come into force, it still needs to be signed by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. At the same time, he can veto the document.

Publications • June 20, 01:31 PM • 220347 views
"Strengthens security not only in Ukraine, but also in the entire region and Europe": Zelensky expressed gratitude to Romania for another Patriot

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to Romania for providing Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense system, pointing to strengthening Ukraine's air shield against Russian air terror and strengthening regional security.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 12:42 PM • 19954 views
WP writes that the conversation between Blinken and Zelensky during the last meeting was tense due to corruption issues

During Blinken's may visit to Kiev, President Zelensky expressed gratitude for the US military assistance, but was disappointed that Blinken focused on corruption issues during their tense meeting, the Washington Post reports.

Politics • June 20, 11:17 AM • 19926 views
Ukraine and Ireland agreed on the targeted content of the security agreement - OP

Ukraine and Ireland discussed the signing of a bilateral security agreement and agreed on its indicative content, as well as further steps to implement it as part of efforts to increase international support for Ukraine's peace plan.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 11:08 AM • 26217 views
Zambia joins global peace summit communique - Zelensky

Zambia has joined the communique of the global peace summit, supporting efforts to build a just and sustainable world, as announced by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.

Politics • June 20, 08:47 AM • 17891 views
Zelensky awarded state awards to the military of the National Guard, state border guard service and State Emergency Service

Zelensky presented state awards to servicemen of the National Guard, the state border service and the state emergency service for courage and selfless service in defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 10:55 PM • 115928 views
Ukraine and Poland held talks on deepening cooperation - Ministry of Defense

Ukraine and Poland held talks in Kyiv to coordinate Poland's efforts to fully support and rebuild Ukraine, discussing urgent military needs, joint defense production and bilateral cooperation.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 05:24 PM • 100364 views
Ukraine will work with the Trump administration if he wins – Kuleba

Ukraine will cooperate with the Trump administration if it wins the election, respecting the choice of the American people, despite Trump's initial disagreement with the aid package to Ukraine, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said.

Politics • June 19, 04:57 PM • 27491 views
Yermak discussed the results of the peace summit with the national security adviser to the Prime Minister of India

Head of the Office of the president of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed with National Security Adviser of India Ajit Kumar Doval further cooperation in the context of joining new countries to the Communique of the peace summit, while India expressed support for peace and readiness to consider this document.

Politics • June 19, 04:11 PM • 21831 views
Shmyhal discusses restoration of Ukrainian energy with Marshal of the Polish Sejm

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met in Kyiv with Polish Sejm Marshal Szymon Holovna to discuss energy cooperation, Ukraine's integration into the EU, support against Russian aggression, and bilateral infrastructure projects with further assistance from Poland.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 02:15 PM • 26777 views
Le Pen supports arming Ukraine, but says "no to French troops"

Jordan Bardella, president of the French National Rally party, is in favor of providing Ukraine with ammunition and equipment for self-defense, but opposes sending equipment that could provoke a wider war or deploying French troops in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 01:50 PM • 29341 views
US presidential adviser: plan is to put F-16 fighters in Ukraine

According to Jake Sullivan, the US President's National Security Advisor, the plan is to deploy the F-16s in Ukraine itself, rather than in a NATO country, as part of a bilateral security agreement between the US and Ukraine to help Ukraine acquire this capability.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 01:00 PM • 51953 views
Zelenskyy discusses signing security agreement with Polish Sejm Marshal

President Zelenskyy met with the Marshal of the Polish Sejm in Kyiv to discuss the situation on the frontline, air defense cooperation, the Global Peace Summit, the bilateral security agreement, Ukraine's EU membership application, and support for Ukraine's NATO membership.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 12:19 PM • 22163 views
Zelenskyy: the Organization of American States joined the Peace Summit communiqué

The Organization of American States has joined the Peace Summit communiqué, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 11:59 AM • 19880 views
Zelensky signs law introducing fines for offensive sexual messages

President Zelenskyy signs a law that introduces fines for sexual harassment and strengthens measures against domestic violence and violence against women in line with the Istanbul Convention.

Society • June 19, 10:15 AM • 30693 views
Zelenskyy: Antigua and Barbuda joined the Peace Summit communiqué

Antigua and Barbuda joined the communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, although it was not represented at the Summit.

Politics • June 19, 08:20 AM • 30725 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine has already started preparing next steps after the Peace Summit

Zelenskyy thanked the Ecumenical Patriarch for signing the Peace Summit communiqué and said that Ukraine had already begun preparing the next steps by involving more participants in the work on the points of the Peace Formula.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 08:39 PM • 101006 views
Andriy Yermak discusses the results of the Peace Summit with the Advisor to the President of South Africa

Andriy Yermak discussed the results of the Peace Summit with South African National Security Adviser Sidney Mufamadi, thanking South Africa for its participation and expressing hope that more countries will join the Joint Communiqué on the foundations of peace.

Politics • June 18, 08:22 PM • 27155 views
It is working: Zelenskiy says the world's resolve opens new prospects for restoring security in Ukraine

The Head of State said that the world's determination opened new prospects for restoring security in Ukraine. Among other things, this concerns the security of Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 07:00 PM • 88287 views
Strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and integration into the EU and NATO: Zelenskyy meets with Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania

President Zelenskyy met with Lithuanian Seimas Speaker Chmilite-Nielsen to discuss strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities, Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO, and the implementation of the Ukrainian peace formula.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 03:34 PM • 48087 views
Expert: Poroshenko and Putin came out with the same "darkies" against the Peace Summit

Poroshenko's Eurosolidarity party and the Russian Kremlin use the same theses to criticize Ukraine and the Peace Summit in Switzerland, a political expert believes.

Politics • June 18, 02:29 PM • 27344 views
Record graduation: 101 officers graduated from the National Defense University this year

This year, the number of graduates of the National Defense University of Ukraine is a record - 101 officers, who were congratulated on their successful graduation by President Zelensky, Defense Minister Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Syrsky.

Society • June 18, 01:19 PM • 14441 views
British intelligence: Russians may have managed to capture Novooleksandrivka, near Avdiivka

The British Ministry of Defense believes that Russian occupation forces have probably taken control of the village of Novooleksandrivka in Donetsk region, allowing them to approach a key supply route for Ukrainian forces in the east.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 11:07 AM • 24654 views
Zelensky signs law on car insurance reform

The President signed a law on the gradual increase of insurance amounts (maximum insurance payments) to the amounts established in the European Union.

Society • June 18, 09:42 AM • 18190 views
Ukraine introduces book certificates and subsidies for bookstores: Zelensky signs law

President Zelensky signed a bill that provides subsidies for bookstores, introduces book certificates for 18-year-olds and young parents, and promotes Ukrainian books.

Politics • June 18, 09:17 AM • 31035 views
Zelensky signs law on common roaming area with the EU

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law allowing Ukrainians to use national mobile tariffs without additional roaming charges when traveling to EU countries.

Society • June 18, 08:42 AM • 104403 views
Zelensky thanked the Ecumenical Patriarchate for joining the Peace Summit communiqué

President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the Ecumenical Patriarchate for joining the Peace Summit communiqué, which aims to unite the world around a just peace for Ukraine based on the UN Charter and international law.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 08:19 AM • 50117 views